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Toyota Prius C VIN decoder

Enter a Toyota Prius C VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.

Toyota Prius C at a glance

Model years in NHTSA data2012–20209 model years
Recalls since 20120
Year with most recallsNone listed
Latest recall filedNone listed

Toyota Prius C model years and recalls

NHTSA lists the Toyota Prius C for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.

Model yearVIN year code (10th character)Recalls listed by NHTSA
2020 L Loading
2019 K Loading
2018 J Loading
2017 H Loading
2016 G Loading
2015 F Loading
2014 E Loading
2013 D Loading
2012 C 0

A recall count is for all Toyota Prius C vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.

Latest Toyota Prius C recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the Toyota Prius C in the model years loaded so far. Recalls are sometimes filed under a related model name, so always check a specific VIN.

How to read a Toyota Prius C VIN

  • Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Toyota uses these codes in NHTSA data: 2T1, 2T3, 3TM, 3TY, 4T1, 4T3, 4T4, 5TB, 5TD, 5TE, 5TF, 5YF ….
  • Characters 4-8 describe the Prius C: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
  • Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2020 Prius C has L in position 10.
  • Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.

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How many recalls does the Toyota Prius C have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the Toyota Prius C from 2012 to 2020 in the data loaded so far. Check a specific VIN to be sure.

Which model years of the Toyota Prius C are in NHTSA data?

NHTSA lists the Toyota Prius C for 9 model years (2012–2020). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.

How do I tell the year of a Toyota Prius C from the VIN?

Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2020 Prius C has L there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.

Where is the VIN on a Toyota Prius C?

At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.

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